Meta has agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to settle a social media addiction lawsuit brought by California and other states. The settlement and its implications for the social media giant are under scrutiny.

NNBC News2026-08-26 15:18

A wall of mud and rock apparently collapsed into a river along the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, causing catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side. At least 31 people died and hundreds of tourists were reported missing.

NNBC News2026-08-26 15:17

A tornado tore through Pomas in France’s southwestern Aude region late Monday, destroying homes and injuring dozens. Officials said about 300 of the village’s 500 houses were damaged, with 100 possibly unsafe to inhabit, calling it a rare and traumatic event.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-26 15:17

Singapore recorded fewer scams and lower monetary losses in the first half of the year, continuing an improvement seen since 2025, police said in a mid-year update. Still, nearly 17,000 cases caused more than S$410 million in losses. Investment scams remain a major concern, including one that cost an elderly man over S$70,000 after he believed it involved artificial intelligence.

CCNA2026-08-26 15:16

California Attorney General Rob Bonta gives an update after Meta reached a $16.68 billion settlement. Court papers say states accused the company of designing Instagram and Facebook to addict children, misleading consumers about platform safety and improperly collecting personal data from child users.

RReuters2026-08-26 15:12

As U.S.-Canada trade relations worsen after talks between the neighbours failed, BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter said Trump’s 50 per cent levies on about five per cent of Canada’s exports to the U.S. would not significantly affect inflation. He said the more serious consequence was the deterioration in relations, and discussed Carney’s retaliatory tariffs.

GGlobal News2026-08-26 15:06

Meta has agreed to a $16.68-billion U.S. settlement resolving claims from 29 states that Instagram and Facebook were designed to harm children. The company will make changes for underage users, including daily usage limits and blocking access to age-restricted content.

CCBC News2026-08-26 15:05

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met former American professional boxer Terence Crawford in Kyiv. Crawford gave him a puppy named Freya as a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine.

RReuters2026-08-26 15:05

The program examines Nvidia’s earnings, PCE inflation and the Federal Reserve’s next move. Guests discuss whether the Fed’s 2% inflation target is losing meaning, how U.S. pressure on Iran ultimately runs through China, and who is paying for Nvidia’s growth.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-26 15:05

Premier Susan Holt, Natural Resources Minister John Herron and Indigenous Affairs Minister Keith Chiasson are scheduled to make a resource development announcement in a live event.

CCBC News2026-08-26 15:05

The UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee is taking evidence for its inquiry into the fan-led review of live and electronic music. Witnesses include Lord Brennan of Canton, the review’s independent chair, and Ian Murray, minister of state at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

UUK Parliament2026-08-26 15:03

Massive flash floods in Nepal killed at least 22 people on Wednesday and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing. Communities were swept away and travel was halted in parts of the Himalayan country. China also launched search-and-rescue efforts across the northern border, where CCTV reported major casualties in Gyirong, without giving a toll.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-26 15:01

The Canada-US trade war is intensifying. After new 50% US tariffs on Canadian products took effect Saturday, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on about $20 billion in American goods. The tit-for-tat measures have also taken on a cultural and linguistic dimension.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-26 15:00

The broadcast reports the death of country music star Dolly Parton at age 80, looks back at her appearance discussing Dollywood, and features one of her most heartfelt songs.

AABC News2026-08-26 15:00

Concern over measles is growing in the United States after the first deaths from the disease were reported this year.

AABC News2026-08-26 15:00

The UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee is taking evidence from healthcare experts as part of its inquiry into children and young people’s mental health. Witnesses include representatives from the NHS, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, child mental health services, paediatrics and Beat Eating Disorders.

UUK Parliament2026-08-26 15:00

Country music singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton has died at 80, her family said in a statement. She began writing songs at about six, and continued making music for nearly six decades, captivating the public with her charisma, heartfelt lyrics and business acumen.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-26 14:59

Massive flooding near the Tibet border killed dozens in Nepal on Wednesday, while hundreds remained out of contact hours later. A torrent of mud and debris spilled from a river between China and Nepal, burying buildings and prompting an urgent search for survivors.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-26 14:58

The Work and Pensions Committee questioned Stephen Timms, the Minister for Social Security and Disability at the Department for Work and Pensions, along with other departmental witnesses, during a session on safeguarding vulnerable claimants.

UUK Parliament2026-08-26 14:57

Turkey said Wednesday that dissolving the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces was a key step toward strengthening state authority and securing lasting stability in Syria. Ankara has long viewed the SDF as an extension of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which fought an insurgency against the Turkish state for decades.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-26 14:56

The UK Parliament’s Education Committee takes evidence from experts on the ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper. Witnesses include representatives of the Social Mobility Commission, FFT Education Datalab, the Education Policy Institute, the Centre for Social Justice and the National Education Union.

UUK Parliament2026-08-26 14:56

The United Nations says at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped when armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Haiti’s capital, earlier this week. The assault is believed to be one of Haiti’s largest mass kidnappings in recent years, while a gang leader has threatened to kill hostages if authorities kill gang members during efforts to retake the area.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-26 14:55

A World Bank Group body that handles disputes between governments and foreign investors has opened its first overseas office in Singapore. Law Minister Edwin Tong said the move demonstrates Singapore’s commitment to the international rule of law as such disputes become more numerous and complex in the region and trade ties grow more contested.

CCNA2026-08-26 14:54

The program examines how Americans are navigating the trade war with Canada and what it could mean for the approaching midterm elections.

CCBC News2026-08-26 14:53